Shelly's Recipe

BLUEBERRY OAT BARS

Category: Bars

1 3/4 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8-inch square glass baking dish.

Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, nuts and baking soda. Add margarine, mixing until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared dish. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine blueberries, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil; simmer 2 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Combine remaining 1 tablespoon water, cornstarch and lemon juice; mix well. Gradually stir into blueberry mixture; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened. Spread over partially baked base; sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on wire rack; cut into bars. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Note: This also tastes great when made with other small berries, peaches , pears or a combination.

Makes 16.